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3 Cash - Dasong Yuanbao; Quan; iron ND
| Iron | - | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Lizong (宋理宗) (1224-1264) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1225-1227 |
| Value | 3 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#221109 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 三
Translation:
Quan / San
[Uncertain mint] / Value 3
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Quan mintmark is from an uncertain mint.It was considered improper to include two identical ideograms on coins, so in the Baoqing era (1225-1227), orders were given to cast coins with the dynastic title Dasong.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 3 Cash - Dasong (Yuanbao; Quan; iron) ND (1225-1227) from Empire of China made of Iron is that it was used as a form of currency during the Southern Song dynasty, which was a period of great economic growth and cultural achievement in China. The coin's design features a square hole in the center, which was used to string multiple coins together for ease of use in transactions. Additionally, the coin's iron composition was a deliberate choice by the government to reduce the cost of production and increase the availability of coins in circulation. These coins were widely used for everyday transactions and played a significant role in facilitating trade and commerce during that time.
